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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 446.36 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 446.36 and 228.45 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 446.36 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/446.36 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 446.36 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 101,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,969.80/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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